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The Lady Vanquishes

By Ken Tucker

Photo: Alex Bailey/Courtesy of Focus Features

Anyone working up a good derisive snort at this movie’s tagline—“Sometimes

the last person on earth you want to be with is the one person you can’t be
without”—would do well to snort-suppress: The 1940 Laurence Olivier–Greer
Garson version of Jane Austen’s most famous novel was promoted with the
slogan “When pretty girls t-e-a-s-e-d men into marriage.” There’s always been
a Cosmo-girl approach to peddling Austen’s wares; the movie industry is
perpetually jittery around the author’s razor-edged comedies of manners (All
those words! All those crucial things left unsaid in the silences between those
words!) and invariably tries to promote them as silly fun for the popcorn chewer.
(The one terrific success that merited such treatment, of course, was Amy
Heckerling’s Clueless adaptation of Emma.)

In the new Pride & Prejudice, Keira Knightley glides around with great
assurance, tossing off barbed observations about her dithery mother and the
foolishness of her four sisters. Indeed, Keira’s cat-smile suggests such supernal
all-knowingness that, with Austen’s adapted dialogue (via Deborah Moggach)
tripping off her tongue, she comes off as an eighteenth-century Maureen Dowd.
Any suitor of sense and sensibility would steer clear of Knightley’s Elizabeth
Bennet, lest the fangs and claws come out too quickly. The actress’s feral
intelligence is similar to the fierceness she brought to her recent run-in with
director Tony Scott’s exploding editing machine, otherwise known as Domino.

But it’s a good bet that the only moviegoers who will have seen
both Domino and Pride & Prejudice are film critics, and so we’ll be spared, I
presume, movie-lobby riots in which ticket holders brawl over whether Mickey
Rourke—who displayed such touching chemistry with Knightley as he instructed
her on the fine points of blasting holes into bail jumpers—would have made a
better Mr. Darcy than Matthew Macfadyen. Actually, I daresay that anyone,
including Mr. Rourke or even Gilbert Gottfried, would have made a livelier
match for Knightley’s Elizabeth Bennet than the sour Macfadyen. He frequently
looks merely peeved or perhaps hungover, as though director Joe Wright had
tricked him into wearing poufy clothes after a long night out at the pub.

In condensing to a mere two hours Austen’s elaborately arrayed tale,

this P&P will probably not pass muster with those viewers who still tremble
happily at the memory of the BBC’s five-hour-plus 1995 production, which
starred Colin Firth as the most hotsy Darcy ever, give or take your imagination
the first time you read the book. Still, there are pleasures to be had here. The
boobish Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods, sporting bright red hair styled to resemble
Archie Andrews) makes a rare intelligent remark when he observes (in the novel;
the movie has no time for such felicities) that Elizabeth is an astute “studier of
character.” Thanks to the vivacious and brainy Knightley, the new P&P renders
this quality exceedingly well, and when you combine her with Donald
Sutherland, portraying Elizabeth’s father as a man who knows which daughter to
adore while merely loving the others, the movie has moments of true Austen
shrewdness. The comedy is provided by women at two extremes—Brenda
Blethyn is a marvelous mutton-head as the Bennet mother, and Judi Dench is a
mensch as the maleficently meddling Lady Catherine.

If only Knightley had a co-star equal to her here: The 1995 edition of Colin Firth,
come to think of it, would have been perfect. As it is, we get something
appropriate—an earthbound Pride & Prejudice, as befits the sins and errors of its
title—when what we want is what we always want from a romantic period piece:
something transcendent. Maybe in the techno-future, when we’ll all sit around
creating our own films on sub-iPod-size gizmos, we’ll be able to splice together
Knightley and Firth and achieve a mash-up made in movie heaven.

Pride & Prejudice

Directed by Joe Wright.
Focus Features. PG.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

Parents need to know that Pride & Prejudice, based on the novel by Jane
Austen, includes discussions of marriage for money. Set in 19th-century England, it
offers a mostly gentle, sometimes incisive critique of class and gender systems.
Characters drink at a party, make mild sexual allusions, and argue with one
another concerning money and romance.

WHAT'S THE STORY?

Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is self-directed and stubborn, not to

mention prone to PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Although she's a good girl, looking after
her four sisters, trying to appease her mother (Brenda Blethyn), and doting on her
daddy (Donald Sutherland), she also wants more than marriage to a boring man
who happens to have money. She's destined to find her match in Mr. Darcy
(Matthew Macfadyen). They meet at a ball near her family home, Darcy being a
guest of Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods) and his sister Caroline (Kelly Reilly). Their
arrival in town sets the Bennets, especially the bubbly missus, into a tizzy, as the
girls are looking for wealthy husbands since their own respectable but small family
estate is set to be inherited by the nearest male heir, Mr. Collins (Tom Hollander).

IS IT ANY GOOD?

Based on the Jane Austen novel, this film's overly dramatic music and golden-lit
fields are salvaged by Keira Knightley's remarkable charm. She's well-suited to
play Elizabeth. In the usual Austen pairing off, designated couples are defined,
divided, and brought back together. Upright sort Bingley ("I'm not a big reader, I
prefer being out of doors") falls for Elizabeth's bland sister Jane (Rosamund Pike),
and Darcy starts squabbling with Elizabeth. He broods and grumps, she's given to
pensive rhapsodies, twisting around and around on a rope swing in the family barn,
the image slowed down to make sure viewers note her daunting loveliness. Darcy
certainly does -- again and again, even as he does his best to resist, by
disparaging the locals ("I find the country perfectly adequate") and convincing
Bingley to abandon Jane.

Though their volatile romance is the basis for Austen's class critique, it's a
romance, and Elizabeth must come to realize not only that she is attracted to this
difficult fellow but also that he's generous and tender -- perfectly adequate
boyfriend material -- and only a bit oppressed by his own relative, the ferocious
Lady Catherine (Judi Dench). Still, the film follows Austen's shape without Austen's
sharpness. The tinkly piano annoys, the expansive landscapes look romantic. And
Elizabeth can make the sentimental choice at last, when she actually falls in love
with her monied, much desired object.
 TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT ...

 Families can talk about Elizabeth's rebelliousness in Pride & Prejudice: How does
she worry her mother but also inspire her father's loyalty? How do the parents
handle their disagreement about Elizabeth's choices?

 What do you see as the challenges in adapting a classic novel into a movie?

 In this movie set in the early 19th century, how are attitudes concerning love,
gender roles, and economic class shown?

 Compare the movie to the book. How does this Elizabeth compare to the one you
imagined?

 How do the characters in Pride & Prejudice demonstrate compassion and humility?
Why are these important character strengths?

MOVIE DETAILS

 In theaters: November 11, 2005

 On DVD or streaming: February 28, 2006
 Cast: Donald Sutherland, Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen
 Director: Joe Wright
 Studio: Focus Features
 Genre: Romance
 Topics: Book Characters
 Character Strengths: Compassion, Humility
 Run time: 127 minutes
 MPAA rating: PG
 MPAA explanation: some mild thematic elements
 This movie was good. I think Kiera Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen portrayed
beautifully their literary counterparts. But the movie does cut corners and leave parts
wanting from Austen's writing, which I feel should not be done to such genius and wit. I
understand it is difficult albeit impossible to fully portray a novel in two hours and that
certain liberties must be taken. But at some of the most important parts the story too
many creative liberties were taken. But the overall enchantment and wit of the story is
still there and it was very enjoyable. But If you are one who gets very upset when
novels are altered too much on screen than this movie is not for you and I reccomend
the mini series from the 90's.
While it has been beautifully set I’m sorry to say that this is one of the most excruciating
period dramas I’ve ever seen. Sadly while slouching, forced pouts and whistful looks
may cut it in the modelling world, acting requires depth and substance none of which
seem apparent in Kiera Knightly’s uncomfortable and confused performance as
Elizabeth Bennett. And it seems no relief can be found in the casting of her fellow
counterpart Mr Darcy who is played by Matthew Macfadyen. Attempts at ‘stern’ result
as wooden and one-dimensional in his portrayal of this complex chatacter. Between
them the script is often delivered as if being read from the page with little imaginative
characterisation from either actor.

It was perhaps only due to the supporting cast that I managed to get halfway through
this frustrating film. Rosamund Pike was as reliable as ever in her performance as Jane
Bennett who she presented with true authenticity and observation of the times in which
the story is set. Similarly Tom Hollander brought us a fantastic and original Mr Collins.
Indeed it is members of the supporting cast such as these who performed to a bar that
Knightly and Macfadyen just don’t even seem to come near to grasping.

Normally when one reads a book and comes to love the story, watching the film
adaptation can be disheartening. The movie never seems to do the story just or convey
the correct emotions. The movie cuts corners and leaves out parts of the story that
made it coherent, and frankly the masterpiece it feels like to the reader. With that being
said, this movie is probably my favorite book to movie adaptation.

Many of the other reviews tear apart the acting, but I personally felt the actors and
actresses did their part remarkably well. While maybe taking their own twist, they
played the core characteristics well. Knightly played the witty and stubborn Lizzy I came
to admire and love, and MacFadyen played the taciturn and steadfast Darcy every girl
dreams of. Kitty and Mary were the annoyances they were when I read about them.
Mrs. Bennet was the embarrassing mother, and Mr. Bennet was the unique and funny
father that I loved. Bingley was benevolent and Jane was an angel.

The large liberty taking in the ending is actually a part I truly love. While the books
ending is phenomenal, the movie's ending gives viewers the look into the future, that at
least I always yearn for. I feel the emotions that I felt when I read the book. I almost cry
every time I watch this movie from not only the phenomenal score, but also the
phenomenal visuals, and the phenomenal words.
 This movie is a masterpiece.

This book is a masterpiece.

Jane Austen is a genius.

2.) The setting of the movie was in England. The time

period of the movie was mid 19th century and the
location of the movie was in this ugly old house. What I
learned based on the setting and when this story occurs
is that back then, there was more dancing back then.
Also people fell in love way easier back then then we do
now. And at that time, your parents could sell you for a
good amount of money. 3.) The second oldest daughter
in the Bennett's family is the protagonist in the movie.
Her admirable smile and beauty attracts a lot of men.
And she also loyal and honest. But she is really trying to
get only one persons attention. She wants the attention
from Mr. Bingley during the ball but he is acting as if he
doesn't care for her presence. Later on during the
movie he starts to show her some attention and care.
Elizabeth starts to believe that Mr. Bingley is the one for
her but she has no idea that he isn't the person that she
really think he is. She figures that one that they are
close that they will get married. But Mr. Bingley starts to
act different and it changes Elizabeth's whole view and
feelings of him 4.) 1) The first ball: this is an very
important scene because this is when Lizzie and Mr.
Darcy meets. This is where Mr. Darcy is willing to have
conversations and disagreements with Lizzie. He starts
to show her that he likhes her and wants to be with her.⁸

The movie Action and

Romantic.
What's that movie?

The movie is …

And Joceline, what’s that movie?

That movie is Price & Prejudice (2005). A romantic

movie. It wroked for Jane Austin. The story is rather
simple. She is Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley)
and her four sisters are looking for husbands,
preferably rich and important in order to
enhance her family's social status. When her
sister Jane (Rosamund Pike) is introduced to
young and affluent Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods),
they hopelessly fall for each other and Elizabeth
is left fending off Bingley's arrogant and boring
friend Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), who
constantly looks like he's just downed a shot of
Nyquil. First impressions are important, but
they can be quite tricky in a world where social
etiquette gets in the way of everything.
Sometimes it makes it difficult for people to
understand their own feelings.
 This movie is a masterpiece.

This book is a masterpiece.

Jane Austen is a genius.

Movie Review : Pride &

Prejudice (2005)
Movie Reviews

Not reading Jane Austen has always been high on my life priority list. I've never had the
patience or interest to get into era novels, really. Putting myself through William
Makepeace Thackeray's never-ending Vanity Fair a couple years ago might've
strengthened my resolve also. Austen is still important and widely read by young women
today, though. So, curiosity got the best of me for Ladies Month and I made a compromise
to my "no Victorian fiction or older" rule" and watched Joe Wright's 2005 movie
adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. I kind of cheated my Ladies Month rules by doing so, but
it was worth the transgression. I "get" now why reading Jane Austen is empowering to
young women.

The story of Pride & Prejudice is rather simple, yet unfolds in a quite convoluted
way: Elizabeth Bennet(Keira Knightley) and her four sisters are looking for husbands,
preferably rich and important in order to enhance her family's social status. When her sister
Jane (Rosamund Pike) is introduced to young and affluent Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods),
they hopelessly fall for each other and Elizabeth is left fending off Bingley's arrogant and
boring friend Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), who constantly looks like he's just downed
a shot of Nyquil. First impressions are important, but they can be quite tricky in a world
where social etiquette gets in the way of everything. Sometimes it makes it difficult for
people to understand their own feelings.

When I announced I would reviewing this adaptation of Pride & Prejudice on Facebook,
people ushered me to this older adaptation starring the immortal Colin Firth instead. I gotta
say this version was quite pleasant. It's full of long takes and graceful camera movement
that glides from one room to another the way someone would turn the pages of a graphic
novel. It's probably not as close to the original material as the other adaptation, but it was
user friendly enough to enhance my viewing experience. The art direction emphasizes the
gorgeous, pseudo-gothic scenery and the difference in classes through architecture. It made
things easy and seamless to understand with one look.
The movie is full of gorgeously crafted frames like this one.

So, what about Jane Austen's writing? It was actually the most enjoyable thing
about Pride & Prejudice. She's not just an exotic memento from bygone era, the lady could
write. She has both a nose for drama and an exquisite sense of humor about the asinine
rules and invisible walls that plagued her era. Love has become a commodity today, but
back then indulging in romance was considered a privilege. A privilege Elizabeth
Bennet barely had the right to given her family's status, yet she fought for it. Revisionist
history places feminist figures where they wouldn't have been, but Pride & Prejudice truly
had a revolutionary point for its era: women should marry whoever the hell they want and
not settle for the first affluent slob (personified by Mr. Collins (Tom Hollander) here). I
can only imagine the unholy shitstorm it raised back then.

It helped that I'm a sucker for good love stories too. Jane Austen's writingis not drowning
in "I love yous" and purple prose. She understands that love is finding worth and the
potential of a better future in another human being. Keira Knightley and Matthew
Macfadyen get the subtle, wordless notions of Austen's universe and help illustrate how
complicated, yet pure the process of falling in love with someone was back then. The
cardinal rule of writing fiction is: show, don't tell. Well, Pride & Prejudice does a pretty
great job at showing what it is and especially what it means to fall in love.

Pride & Prejudice probably changed the world in its own little way. The highest
purpose fiction can aspire to is to provide you with a plausible reality that makes
you want to improve your own and I'm sure Pride & Prejudice did this for many
young women over the years. I'm glad to finally have gotten acquainted with the
witty and charming Elizabeth Bennet, who was a feminist icon before it was cool.
For what it's worth, Joe Wright's adaptation of Pride & Prejudice is a great way to
get into Jane Austen's writing in a pleasant and seamless fashion. I'm probably
years away from reading an Austen novel still, but her status and her place in
literary history is much clearer to me nowants1